Background checks are conducted in accordance with the City policy and practice. The type of information that may be collected as part of an applicant’s background is based on the duties and responsibilities of the position and may include any or all of the following: • Criminal charge/conviction history • Motor vehicle records • Sexual offender registry • Terror watch list • Residence history • Credit history • Education, Certification and Licensure verification • CDL Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40 Drug and Alcohol Testing) • Fingerprinting Background checks must be conducted in compliance with all federal and state statutes and consistent with any guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal charge/conviction report, motor vehicle records check or credit report. The information provided through the background check will be properly stored and disposed of in accordance with the Municipal Records Retention Schedule (GS §121-5 and GS §132-8). The City conducts approximately 2,700 pre-employment and promotional background checks annually.
